The pact will lead to improved network connectivity as well as quality. The agreement will help Aircel widen its reach as BSNL has about 1.14 lakh mobile towers across country.

BSNL has second highest number of mobile towers in the country and also premium 900 Mhz spectrum that it is using for 2G services. With continued investment BSNL expects to have around 1,35,000 mobile towers, maximum owned by a company.